New York University

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Seminary of the Immaculate Conception

Cathedral College

St Pius

Proyecto Linguistico Francisco Marroquin, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

The Graduate Institute

University of the Cumberlands Graduate and Online

Author, Executive Coach, Career Coach, Life Coach, HR Consultant, Executive Search

Currently engaged in HR Consulting and Executive Coaching 3 days per week and 2 days per week Life Coaching services to individual private clients.

In Consulting work, provide expert Human Resources consulting services and direct HR services personally and through associates to organizations including: Strategic Plans for HR Departments, Training and Organizational Development, Talent Management, Recruitment and Selection, Policy Development, Outplacement, Restructuring, Benefits Design and Implementation, Investigations, Compliance Programs, Safety Programs, HR Audits and Assessments/Surveys to address employee morale/motivational level.

Also providing Career Coaching & Counseling to Senior Level Managers & Executives in shorter term assignments.

Consulting Clients have included:

*New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NY, NY
*Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
*Dow Chemical, Stony Brook, NY (12 month engagement)
*PricewaterhouseCoopers, NY, NY
*Kozy Shack, Inc., Hicksville, NY (12 month engagement)
*Shoreline Records Management, Ronkonkoma, NY
*Short Run Forms, Inc., Bohemia, NY
*North Shore LIJ Health System, Manhasset, NY
*New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, NY, NY
*Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, NY
*St Catherine of Siena Hospital Medical Center, Smithtown, NY
*New York Hotel Trades Council & Hotel Association of New York City Inc., NY, NY  (Benefits provider for NYC Hotel employees with five direct service medical centers (6 month engagement)
*DaVita Dialysis Centers, Queens Village, NY
*Modern Medical Systems (Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturer) Farmingdale, NY
*St Joseph's College, Brooklyn and Patchogue, NY campuses
*Various for profit and and non-profit organizations across multiple industries

Callahan Partners LLC

Executive Coach,  Career & Life Coach, HR Consultant, Executive Search, Teacher of Meditation

"Re-examine all you have been told...dismiss that which insults your soul" -Walt Whitman

We are most ourselves when we are charting our own path. It's a blessing to have had guides and helpers along the way, but at some point we need to be our own guide. This book is about how to Self-Coach. It goes deep into the four foundations of Self-Care: 1) Physical 2) Emotional 3) Spiritual 4) Intellectual. The book is for the person who values the support that comes from family, friends, teachers, therapists, athletic coaches - all the helpers - but also wants to say authentically that "I am my own person". The book is a practical "How-To". It provides tools and real-life, useful and inspirational stories about how this works. It also explains what Self-Coaching is not! It is not total self-sufficiency. There is no such thing! It is about being your own Coach while staying connected to valuable sources of support, information and inspiration. For the Self-Coaching individuals, those connections with others are healthy, loving and free - but we don't live worrying about what others think because we have our own North Star to be guided by and we confidently navigate life's challenges.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DP6CC96/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Mike Callahan Coaching

Author - "Be Your Own North Star:  A Guide to Self-Coaching"

Provided Career Services to individuals and groups in Recovery Programs and taught Meditation.

THRIVE Long Island

Volunteer Career Coach and Teacher of Meditation for Individuals in Recovery Programs 

My focus areas within Pharma & Medical Device:

Commercial / Chief Legal Officers / Chief Financial Officers / VP's of HR / Business Development / Brand Management / Marketing / Engineering / Operations / R&D / Quality / Regulatory / Manufacturing and Training

As one of the top franchises in the Management Recruiters Network, Management Recruiters of Woodbury has received award-winning recognition for our performance. We have a highly motivated, professional staff that takes pride in partnering with key accounts in their industry specialty. We know companies want to see the best people in the industry, and that they need a recruitment organization that can deliver first-rate results. Our broad network of contacts allows us to provide candidates that best meet your specific requirements. Relying on deep industry expertise, thorough research, and unmatched determination, we focus on achieving these goals to fulfill your staffing needs. 

Since 1978, our office has perennially achieved the top 2% status within 600+ offices of the Management Recruiters network. This recognition encourages our company to continue the dedication of quality service to our clients.  http://www.mrcareers.com/

-Life Sciences Recruitment focusing on Pharmaceuticals & Biotech – East to West Coast and Globally 

-Contingency Searches, Retained and Modified Retained, Consultancy/Contracting Roles

Additional areas covered by our pharma team:  http://mrcareers.com/industry-focus/pharmaceuticals-biotech.php

Management Recruiters of Woodbury, NY

Director of Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Human Resources Recruitment

Led all HR and administrative functions and directed HR team in Corporate Holding company and indirectly in 18 subsidiaries, including Talent Acquisition and Management, Human Resources Metrics, Safety & Environmental, Legal Compliance, Benefits, Training & Development
* Established standardized Safety and Environmental reporting and commitment to Excellence with all subsidiaries joining in a single effort to achieve highest levels of Safety Performance, Cost Control and pride in Safety improvement.
* Designed two year project to consolidate benefits in all subsidiaries projected to bring $4 Million in savings annually.
* Updated all Corporate policies and procedures and transitioned multiple HR functions to electronic, self-service formats.
* Promoted after 6 months from VPHR  to Chief HR & Administrative Officer.
* Board Member & Secretary of Board of Directors for Hitachi Metals America, LLC.
* In addition to HR, responsible for Sales Administration and Legal Compliance.
* Planned and administered major reorganization and reduction in force within Hitachi Metals America.

Hitachi Metals America, LLC, Chief Administrative Officer

Chief Human Resources & Administrative Officer

$250 Million, 3800 employee, 375 Store, Fragrance Manufacturer, Distributor and Retailer in 37 states including Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii

Lead all HR functions and direct HR team of 13 including Staffing, Benefits, Training & Development

Achievements:
*Set HR strategy consistent with Corporate mission, recruited and trained HR team which excels in internal "customer service", merits trust of field associates and which surpassed established standards for Best Practices
*Implemented Talent Management initiatives including recruitment/start-up of Latin American Sales and Marketing division and implementation of Succession Planning
*Advanced Organizational Development initiatives and Human Resources branding of Perfumania as a desirable place to work consistent with Corporate branding; branded Perfumania in malls throughout the country as “the” place to work for people who wish to earn more through commission and bonus
*Head up Labor Relations efforts including “First Seat” in negotiating collective bargaining agreements as well as grievances and arbitration matters for union sectors; successfully negotiated favorable terms on current Four Year Contract (2011-2015); implemented programs to keep non-union sectors “union-free”
*Implemented successful strategy for mitigating legal exposure and costs related to Employee Relations
*Achievement of 100% electronic I-9 compliance and 75% paperless HR administration
*Implemented platform for Distance Learning enabling Perfumania University to conduct 100% of training in electronic format with interactive audio and visual components
*Relocated Corporate departments including HR from Florida to NY through two acquisitions
*Benefits strategy kept cost of Benefits flat for four consecutive years; advance planning enabled smooth transition under Affordable Care Act

Perfumania Holdings Inc.

Vice President of Human Resources

Also worked at Andin International pre-acquisition from 1989 to 1994 (returned in 2007 to provide HR leadership through company's sale to Richline and liquidation)

($100 million privately owned manufacturer of fine jewelry with 1000 employees including Design, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Casting, Diamond & Color Stone Division, Polishing, Setting, Finishing and Distribution)

Over two periods of employment, directed all HR functions
*In high growth phase led recruitment efforts taking employee count from 250 to 1000 over two years
*Directed all activities for Organizational Development, Talent Management, Legal Compliance, Benefits, Payroll, Employee Relations and Rewards/Recognition programs
*Manage HR aspects of employees at facilities in Dominican Republic and Asia
*In addition to HR responsibilities, general administrative responsibilities included implementation of Purchasing system, leading team of IT, Finance and Operations representatives

Company was sold to Richline, a Berkshire Hathaway Company

Richline Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company

HR Director

Provide Outplacement Consulting services on a contract basis

Lee Hecht Harrison

Certified Associate

Have taught Prep Course for SPHR and PHR Certification Exam for over 10 years as well as various courses in Human Resources and Compensation Management

New York Institute of Technology (Manhattan and Long Island Campus), Old Westbury, NY
St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn and Long Island Campus), Patchogue, NY
C.W. Post (Long Island University), Old Brookville, NY

New York Institute of Technology

Adjunct Professor of HR & Compensation Studies - NYIT, St Joseph's College & LIU

US Subsidiary of German Global Company Managing Information, Logistics and Transportation Services: 40,000 employees, 700 offices in 130 countries
            
*Directed HR Team of 10 and all Organizational Development, Policy/Procedure, Communications and HR functions for 1,200 US employees at NY headquarters and 45 branch locations
*Managed rotating international assignments of managers and trainees in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa including Planning, Comp and Benefits, Relocations and Acculturation
*Took leading role in organizing Global HR Manager meetings in Germany, France, Sweden and New York
*Managed employee relations, legal compliance, national recruitment program, compensation, benefits, payroll and training efforts
*Established training and development department, implementing comprehensive training initiatives including in Information Systems, New Hire Orientation and Professional Development
Instituted “A.R.T” (turnover reduction program) which lowered turnover from 25% to 10%
*Achieved reductions in total cost of benefits through assessment, competitive bids and plan design

HR functions were moved to shared service center in Virginia

Schenker

$100M US division of $10B global organization involved in manufacturing, engineering, automotive parts, information systems and space industries)

*Directed all HR policy development, employee relations, training, legal compliance, recruitment, compensation, benefits and organizational development efforts for this 1,000 employee, three location, manufacturer of steering wheels, electronic switches and air bag covers;  manage HR staff of eight
*Planned and implemented HR aspects of plant closure, transfer and start up in Mexico;  contributed to establishment of new plant in Mexico as “Employer of Choice”
*Key member of management team that achieved Ford's “Q1” Quality designation, ISO9000 Certification and successfully implemented Lean Manufacturing
*Directed all HR functions for Sales, Design and Engineering staff in Detroit; reported to HR VP in Germany
*In addition to HR, managed safety/environmental and security departments with 30 employees
*Successfully brought resolution to issues from prior management with the US Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Homeland Security
*Established new compensation and performance management systems, including incentive plans
*Exceptional Safety achievement: Reduced number of days lost due to accident/injury from 950 to 264

Plant was relocated to Chihuahua, Mexico in 1999 and Yaphank location closed.

ZF TRW

HR Manager

(Williamhouse Regency was a $150M manufacturer of envelopes, printing products and developer of publishing software with 4000 employees in 20 locations until acquisition by Ampad)

*As Company’s first HR professional, implemented start up of the corporate Human Resources function to bring consistency, training and legal compliance to 20 locations brought into the Company by acquisitions
*Maintained labor relations with 3 unionized plants, grievances, arbitration and contract interpretation and implemented programs for 17 non-union location to remain “union-free”

Company was acquired by Bain Capital and corporate offices relocated to Plano, TX.

Michael Callahan SPHR